Meet the Family Behind Rome's Finest Food Tours
Serving the Eternal City since 2008. Discover the local experts and food-obsessed Romans who make every tour an unforgettable journey.
Providing the Best Food Tours in Rome since 2008
Since 2008, we’ve had one simple mission: to show you the Rome that tourists usually miss. We aren't a global travel corporation; we are a collective of Romans who live for a perfectly aged Pecorino, a crisp glass of Frascati, and the stories told over a shared table.
For nearly two decades, we’ve been weaving through the backstreets of the Eternal City, building relationships with the artisan bakers, the third-generation butchers, and the market stall owners who are the true heartbeat of our city. When you walk with us, you’re not just a tourist—you’re our guest.
Why Walk With Us?
"We don't do 'tourist menus.' We do the real Rome."
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Established 2008: We’ve survived trends and tourists because our quality never wavers.
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100% Local: Every one of our guides was born or raised in the shadow of the Colosseum.
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Small Groups, Big Flavors: We keep our groups intimate so you can hear the stories and taste the quality.
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Supporting Artisans: Your ticket supports the small, family-run shops that keep Roman culture alive.
Our 2026 Guide Collective
The faces behind the flavors. Our guides aren't just experts; they are your local friends in Rome. They have been sharing Rome’s authentic culinary secrets since 2008.
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Bruno | The Culinary Historian
A master of Roman food heritage, Bruno turns every bite into a story. From ancient trade routes to market secrets, he is our city’s living food encyclopedia.
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Mattia | The Street Food Scout
Looking for the best supplì in Trastevere? Mattia has spent years hunting down the crunchiest, cheesiest secrets in the city’s alleys.
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Greta | The Sommelier Explorer
Greta connects the dots between Roman history and the vine. She’s the one to lead you through a sunset wine tasting in the Jewish Ghetto.
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Maria ! The Art & Appetite Guide
With a background in art history, Maria shows you how Michelangelo and Mozzarella are more connected than you’d think.
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Fabrizia | The Nonna’s Apprentice
Fabrizia is our pasta and pastry expert. She’ll take you into the hidden bakeries where the scent of fresh cornetti has filled the air for a century.
Frequently Asked Questions
Since 2008, we’ve welcomed thousands of guests to our table. Here are the answers to the most common questions about our team of culinary experts and our local philosophy.
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Are you a local company or a global agency?
Born and Bred in Rome: We are 100% locally owned and operated. Unlike large international booking platforms, we live here, eat here, and have been part of the Roman community since 2008. When you book with us, your money stays in the local economy and supports the neighborhood artisans we visit.
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Why have you been operating since 2008?
A Legacy of Trust: We were one of the first dedicated food tour companies in the Eternal City. Our longevity is built on consistency and relationships. Because we’ve been around for nearly two decades, we have access to "hidden" family kitchens and market stalls that don't open their doors to just any tour group.
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Who are the guides?
The Roman Collective: Our guides aren't just seasonal workers; they are historians (like Bruno), sommeliers, and lifelong foodies. Every member of our team is hand-picked for their deep knowledge of Roman culture and their ability to make you feel like a friend, not just a customer.
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What is your "Food Philosophy"?
Authenticity Above All: We have a strict "No Tourist Menu" policy. We only take you to places where we would take our own families. We prioritize seasonal ingredients, traditional Roman recipes, and small-scale producers who honor the "slow food" movement.
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Do you offer tours outside of Rome?
Rome and Beyond: While our heart is in the Eternal City, our passion for Italian cuisine has led us to curate a Selected Collection of experiences in Florence, Venice, Naples, and Milan. Every "Beyond" destination follows the same rigorous local standards as our original Rome walks.
What travelers say about Food Tours of Rome
Real reviews from guests who have toured with Food Tours of Rome, straight from Google.
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See on Google →Fabrizia Piras was the best tour guide I have ever experienced. She was extremely knowledgeable and personable. I will recommend this tour to everyone!
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See on Google →We loved the food tour! Fab was fabulous! We started in a market tasting crackers with toppings, balsamic vinegar, limoncello and more. We then had charcuterie and wine. From there, great pizza and then pasta. The gelato place she took us to was real Italian gelato. Yum! Fab was able to share interesting details of Rome’s history along the way. She was very funny and is smart. She was our favorite tour guide in Italy!
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See on Google →Excellent tour with Fabrizia today, some interesting local food, and a lot of local history and knowledge shared with our group
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See on Google →Fab was a wonderful guide. She combined history of the area with a knowledge of the local food. Everything we tried was delicious. We highly recommend this tour.
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See on Google →Fabrizia is knowledgeable and friendly. She gave great insight on our food tour and showed us different historical parts of Rome . Thank you
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See on Google →We went to London, Paris, Florence and Rome during our trip, and this was my favorite experience of the trip. Fabrizia was amazing and gave such great history with amazing food. Especially appreciated the history in the Jewish Ghetto, how the Jewish families were targeted during the Nazi regime and how they are memorialized throughout the neighborhood.
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See on Google →Fab our tour guide was amazing!! She was very knowledgeable and really took her time to inform us of so much of the history of Italy and the food on our tour. She was simply wonderful and the food we were able to taste was delicious!! Definitely recommend a food tour whenever you have a chance!!
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See on Google →Wonderful food tour. Very much worth doing especially at the start of your visit. Our guide Fab was great, provided lots of interesting information and the food was incredible.
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See on Google →Fab is just fabulous! The tour is worth every penny and the 4 hours gave plenty of time to walk, talk and fully enjoy. If you’re debating it, this is your sign to book this tour. I promise it does not disappoint!
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See on Google →Fabritzia was amazing! I went on this tour with a group of friends and she informed us of the history. The food was sooooo good! 10/10 recommend!
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See on Google →Fabrizia was so knowledgeable and friendly! Thank you so much for the amazing tour
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See on Google →First time in Rome for me & second for my husband. My husband & I are both gluten intolerant. We booked a private, gluten-free food tour. Our guide, Fabritzia, showed us highlights of Rome along with stops for Jewish artichoke, pizza, pasta, coffee, and gelato. The food was amazing. Fabritzia was easy to understand, taught us some Italian words, and provided an entertaining and interesting tour. We would highly recommend the tour & her as a guide.
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See on Google →Had the best experience with Food Tours of Rome tonight! Jewish Ghetto & Campo de Fiori By Night Food & Wine Tour was incredible. We do food tours in every city we visit and this one was, by far, the best. So much food and wine, plus the history of the Jewish Ghetto, made this tour my favorite. Our guide, Fabrizia, was amazing. We will definitely do this exact tour again next year when we return!
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See on Google →Fabrizia was an awesome tour guide! So knowledgeable and fun! I would highly recommend this tour!
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See on Google →Fabrizia was a wonderful guide, very informative and excited to share her knowledge of Rome. The food was excellent, and skipping the queue at the tiramisu place was the icing on the cake!
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See on Google →We had an amazing experience on this tour! Not only was the food delicious with different stops (appetizer, cannoli/baked good, pizza, pasta, coffee, gelato), but the historical information on the tour was very interesting. Our tour guide, Fabrizia, was amazing!!! We did the gluten free version of this tour, which was a private tour, and she made me and my husband feel so comfortable knowing our food was safe to eat! I am a celiac and was able to enjoy everything!! She also went above and beyond, showing us everything there was to see around our tour area. Cannot recommend this tour more, especially with Fabrizia!
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See on Google →This was a great tour! It was very informational, we stopped at many places and learned a lot about the city and got to try a lot of great goods from various top Rome restaurants
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See on Google →Definitely a must do in Rome. The food was great and our tour guide Bruno told us so much about the area. The best part is the main course the restaurant is awesome and there is almost too much food
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See on Google →Excellent! The best food tour ever! It’s incredible! They were very patient and kind, and even waited on our grandmother who walked behind the rest.
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